The Facts:
A short but steep hike up an old logging road provides access to this remote mountain stream. The falls consist of a series of water slides down a distance of about 35 feet. Follow the logging road for about 3/4 of a mile until you hear the falls below you on the left side of the road. The sound will get louder as you approach the top of the falls. Beat your way down through the underbrush until you come upon the falls. Use extreme caution approaching the falls. This Area Is Dangerous. The rocks are very slick. One slip could prove fatal. This is a somewhat strenuous hike but quite do-able for most.
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Directions:
Proceed north from Dahlonega on hwy 19 for 12 miles. About 1/2 mile before the junction of hwy 19 and hwy 129 turn left on FS 34. Look for a brown "Recreation Area" sign. Continue 3.5 miles. You will pass Waters Creek Campground and the falls on Waters Creek. Look for the trailhead on the right a few hundred yards before the road fords the Crow Mountain Creek. Remember to stop at the pay station and pay the $2.00 fee for using this area.
A short but steep hike up an old logging road provides access to this remote mountain stream. The falls consist of a series of water slides down a distance of about 35 feet. Follow the logging road for about 3/4 of a mile until you hear the falls below you on the left side of the road. The sound will get louder as you approach the top of the falls. Beat your way down through the underbrush until you come upon the falls. Use extreme caution approaching the falls. This Area Is Dangerous. The rocks are very slick. One slip could prove fatal. This is a somewhat strenuous hike but quite do-able for most.
